Anadama Bread - water

Method

• Boil the 2 cups water and add the cornmeal gradually, stirring constantly.
• Add the shortening, molasses and the salt.
• Let stand until lukewarm.
• Add yeast to lukewarm water and add the cornmeal mixture.
• Stir in the flour to make a stiff dough.
• Knead well.
• Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
• Cut through the dough several times with a knife, cover and let rise again for about 45 minutes, or until light.
• Toss onto a floured board and knead well.
• Add more flour if necessary.
• Make into 2 loaves and place in a greased loaf tin.
• Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
• Bake in preheated hot oven (400 degrees F) for 15 minutes then reduce the heat to 350 degres and bake 45 minutes longer or until done.
• Brush with melted butter and remove the bread from the pans to a cake rack.